Edward Elmer "Bud" Brougher, 87, of Jennerstown

October 30, 2012

Edward Elmer "Bud" Brougher, 87, of Jennerstown, died Oct. 29, 2012, at Somerset Hospital. Born Nov. 12, 1924, in Coal Junction, Jenner Township, he is the son of the late Clark J. and Mary (Benbenik) Brougher. Also preceded in death by a son, Edward C. Brougher, daughter, Valerie Murray, sisters; Edna Brougher, Betty Tressler and Dorothy Turney. Survived by his wife Jacqueline (Winters) Brougher to whom he was married for 62 wonderful years, daughter; Betty Sue Johnston married to William Johnston of Berlin. Grandchildren; Jeffrey Murray married to Megan of Downingtown, Kristine Mihalik married to Mike of Easton, Kathryn Murray of Mechanicsburg and Thomas Johnston and fiancee Morgan of Johnstown. Great-grandchildren; Reece and Hayden Murray and Sydney Mihalik. Sister, Marie Beistel of Somerset. Graduated from Somerset High School class of 1943. U.S. Navy veteran during World War II serving in the Pacific. Employed by Saxman Coal & Coke for 13 years and retired from Bethlehem Steel Co., Guatier Division, as an electrician. Member of Laurel Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Jennerstown, former member of church council, former Jennerstown Borough Councilman. A 50-year member of Somerset Masonic Lodge 358 F&AM. Former member of Harrisburg Consistory; and a member of Altoona Jaffa Shrine and Somerset County Shrine Club. Past President of Somerset Temple Association and a member of the Sunshine Club, fondly remembered as “Spud Bud.” Member of William E . Gelston Chapter 435 O.E.S., Greensburg. Member of the Cold Spring Hunting Camp and an avid golfer at Oakbrook Golf Course. Loved his time hunting, fishing and with his family. O.E.S. service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday and Masonic Service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday. Friends received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the Robert H. Halverson Funeral Home, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday with Reverend Terri Bowman officiating. Interment in Somerset County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to the Shriner’s Hospital c/o Jaffa Shrine P.O. Box 1984 Altoona, PA 16603. Condolences may be made at www.halversonfuneralhome.com.